it's a toughy now as i said before i didn't realise shimano made two different rod's with the same name

as we have both said if you think your going to stick with the fishing then yes it'll be worth it as you can use it just like a normal reel just you have the bait runner on it if and when needed, i'll have a look at some normal shimano reels and see what i can post up but that first one you put up is still a good buy if you stick with your fishing it'll stay in your tackle box as it's a worthy reel